Don't forget to come out to West Acres this afternoon from 4-7 to drop off your donation items for Couponing for a Cause!

We're collecting nonperishable food items, bottled water and other beverages, personal items, cleaning supplies, baby items and pet items to send with the Great Plains Food Bank and PetSmart to Minot.

One more item to think about bringing: I called the Great Plains Food Bank this morning and confirmed that they will also accept entertainment items to distribute to families at the Red Cross shelters in Minot. I went through my gift closet and found LOTS of crayons, markers, coloring books and puzzles, a few board games, books and toys I've purchased on sale or clearance. Being a mom of a 4 year old, I can't imagine being cooped up in a shelter without something with which to entertain my daughter! Consider checking out your stockpile or gift closet area for these kinds of items as well!

Come out and say hi, bring your items and we'll send it where it's needed, then tally it all up to show what coupons can do!

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

SunMart locations in the Fargo Moorhead area double coupons everyday up to $1. Coupons less than $0.50 double their face value automatically. Coupons with a face value from $0.50-$0.99 double to be worth $1, and coupons with a face value higher than $1 are accepted at face value. To see SunMart's full coupon policy, head over here.

Mars Single Candy Bars $0.60
Use the $0.50/2 coupon from the 6/26 RP insert (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $0.10 each!

Our Family Drink Mix, 10 ct or 12 qt $1.99
Use the $0.50 Our Family printables (may double to $1)
Final price: as low as $0.99!

Twizzlers, 14-16 oz $1.50
Use the $1/3 coupon from the 6/26 SS insert
Final price: $1.17 each

Lays Chips Buy One at $3.99, Get One FREE
Final price: $1.99 each

Nabisco Snack Crackers $2.50
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 6/19 SS
Or the $2/4 in ad Manufacturer's coupon
Final price: $2

Pepsi 6 pack bottles and 12 pack cans $3.25 each
Use the $3/4 in ad Manufacturer's coupon
Final price: $2.50 each

Our Family Mixed Nuts, 12 oz $3.59
Use the $0.60 Our Family printable (may double to $1)
Final price: as low as $2.59

Meat

Oscar Mayer Meat Bologna $1.50
Use the $2/4 in ad Manufacturer's couponPlus, through 7/9 buy 3, get $2 off your next order
Buy 4, get $3 off your next order
Buy 5 or more, get $4 off your next order
Final price: as low as $0.34 each when you buy 4!

85% Lean Farmland Ground Pork, 16 oz $2.39/lb
Use the $0.75 peelie coupon on the packages (will double to $1)
Or the $0.55 printables here or here (both will double to $1)
Final price: $1.39!

Oscar Mayer Deli Shaved Turkey or Ham, 16 oz $3
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 5/15 SS insert
Or the $2/4 in ad Manufacturer's couponPlus, buy 3 and get a $2 Catalina coupon
Buy 4, get $3 off your next order
Buy 5 or more, get $4 off your next order

Deal Idea:
Buy 4, use 2 $1/2 coupons or the $2/4 in ad Manufacturer's coupon
Pay $10, get a $3 coupon back
Final price: $1.75 each!

Country Style Ribs, sold in econopaks $1.99/lb

Johnsonville Smoked Brats, 13.5-16 oz $3
If the Smoked Chicken Sausages are included, use the $1 coupon from the 6/19 SS insert
Final price: as low as $2

Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs, 16 oz $1.49
Use the $0.75 printable (will double to $1)
Or the $1/2 in store Manufacturer's coupon
Or the $1/2 printable
Final price: as low as $0.49!

Gold'n Plump Bone-In Chicken Breasts, Thighs, Wings and Legs, 20-24 oz $2
Use the $1.50 printables here and here
Or the $1 printable
Final price: as low as $0.50!This is my favorite chicken sale, because even with just the $1 coupon, you still save another 50% off the sale price!

Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat, 7-9 oz $3
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 5/15 SS insertPlus, buy 3 and get a $2 Catalina coupon
Buy 4, get $3 off your next order
Buy 5 or more, get $4 off your next order

Join us for a donation drive we're calling "Couponing for a Cause" this Wednesday, June 29th from 4-7 PM at West Acres.

For more info on what we're collecting and where to find us, head over to Frugal in Fargo, where Brittany will give you all the details! We're excited for lots of you to come out and say hi while you donate!

Oh, and while you're at it, share the Facebook event page with your friends to let them know as well!

Hornbacher's doubles coupons every day at all locations. Coupons less than $0.50 double their face value automatically. Coupons with a face value from $0.50-$0.99 double to be worth $1, and coupons with a face value higher than $1 are accepted at face value. Before you shop, be sure to check out the list of Current Hornbacher's Catalina deals!

Produce

Dole Cole Slaw Bags $0.99
Use the $0.50 printable (will double to $1)
Final price: FREE!This was a price drop at the Moorhead store, let us know if your store has the same price!

Yay! Restaurant.com has $25 Restaurant gift certificates (normally $10) on sale again for 80% off! Through 6/30, use code SUMMER when you purchase restaurant specific gift certificates or Restaurant.com gift cards to pay as little as $2 each!

If you've never used Restaurant.com before, here's what you need to know:

Each restaurant has it's own rules regarding the use of the $25 gift certificates. Some require a minimum purchase, some only allow it to be used on certain days. Just be sure you read through the fine print before you buy!

These certificates are available to print and use as soon as you purchase them and never expire!

Don't just think about buying gift certificates for use here at home, think about where you may be traveling soon and purchase ahead a few to save on eating out expenses. Or, give a Restaurant.com gift certificate as a gift!

Vistaprint is offering 1 day deals each day this week! Today's deal is a FREE T-Shirt! You can even personalize it with your own image! Shipping starts at $4.41. Deal is good through this link today 6/27 only!

These are the confirmed Catalina Promotions that are running at SunMart stores. These are deals I've seen posted on the shelves, received a printout for at the store, deals readers have confirmed and deals that have been confirmed on CouponNetwork.com.

To read more about Catalina promotions (also called Your Bucks offers) and how to make the most of them, read up on Catalinas 101!

Depend Products (through 7/8)
Buy 2, get $2 off your next order
Buy 3, get $3 off your next order
Buy 4 or more, get $4 off your next order

Fiber One Chewy Bars (through 7/8)
Buy 3, get $1 off your next order
Buy 4, get $2 off your next order
Buy 5 or more, Get $3 off your next order

Skillet Helper Meals (through 7/8)
Buy 3, get $1 off your next order
Buy 4, get $1.50 off your next order
Buy 5 or more, get $2 off your next order

Oscar Mayer Lunchmeats (through 7/9)
Buy 3, get $2 off your next order
Buy 4, get $3 off your next order
Buy 5 or more, get $4 off your next order

Nature Valley Granola Bars or Thins (through 7/10)
Buy 3, get $1 off your next order
Buy 4, get $2 off your next order
Buy 5 or more, Get $3 off your next order

Scott 1000 12 Roll Bath Tissue (through 7/10)
Buy 2, get $2 off your next order
Buy 3, get $3 off your next order

If you receive a printout at the register for any other current or upcoming Catalina offers, please comment or email me at fmcheapskate at gmail.com. Thanks!

These are the confirmed Catalina Promotions that are running at Cash Wise stores. These are deals I've seen posted on the shelves, received a printout for at the store, deals readers have confirmed and deals that have been confirmed on CouponNetwork.com.

To read more about Catalina promotions (also called Your Bucks offers) and how to make the most of them, read up on Catalinas 101!

Depend Products (through 7/8)
Buy 2, get $2 off your next order
Buy 3, get $3 off your next order
Buy 4 or more, get $4 off your next order

Fiber One Chewy Bars (through 7/8)
Buy 3, get $1 off your next order
Buy 4, get $2 off your next order
Buy 5 or more, Get $3 off your next order

Skillet Helper Meals (through 7/8)
Buy 3, get $1 off your next order
Buy 4, get $1.50 off your next order
Buy 5 or more, get $2 off your next order

Oscar Mayer Lunchmeats (through 7/9)
Buy 3, get $2 off your next order
Buy 4, get $3 off your next order
Buy 5 or more, get $4 off your next order

Nature Valley Granola Bars or Thins (through 7/10)
Buy 3, get $1 off your next order
Buy 4, get $2 off your next order
Buy 5 or more, Get $3 off your next order

Scott 1000 12 Roll Bath Tissue (through 7/10)
Buy 2, get $2 off your next order
Buy 3, get $3 off your next order

Good Seasons Salad Dressing Mix, 4 or 5 pack (through 7/17)
Buy 1, get $1 off your next order

If you receive a printout at the register for any other current or upcoming Catalina offers, please comment or email me at fmcheapskate at gmail.com. Thanks!

These are the confirmed Catalina Promotions that are running at Hornbacher's stores. These are deals I've seen posted on the shelves, received a printout for at the store, deals readers have confirmed and deals that have been confirmed on CouponNetwork.com.

To read more about Catalina promotions (also called Your Bucks offers) and how to make the most of them, read up on Catalinas 101!

Saturday, June 25, 2011

I posted earlier this week some ideas on ways we can send help out west to flood devastated areas. There are several more ways you can get involved and help out. Here is what I've come across:

From Valley News Live on Facebook:
On Monday, June 27th from 8 am to 6pm, a drive-through and walk-up monetary donation area will be set in the southeast corner of the Fargo Holiday Inn parking lot (3803 13th Ave S). Donations from this event will go to American Red Cross Disaster Relief to help residents affected by flooding in Minot. For more info, head to the Money for Minot webpage.

From Ms. Simplicity on Facebook:
Minot rescued pets need bedding, please repost on your page to get word out, CLEAN towels and cut up blankets, even clean sweatshirts, not sheets, these items needed for animals to lay on. Drop off at PetCo and PetSmart in Fargo.

I called PetCo this morning and they are accepting Pet supplies of all kinds to be taken to Minot . At this time, it was unknown when donations would be taken to Minot, so feel free to call ahead to be sure they are still accepting items. If you plan to head to PetSmart this weekend, take along the coupon for 2 FREE Fancy Feast at Petco valid this weekend only! These items would make great donations as well!

PetSmart is also accepting Pet supplies of all kinds, and expect items to be taken to Minot later this coming week.

As more opportunities arise for us to give and share, I will keep you posted!

Friday, June 24, 2011

Look for 2 inserts this weekend in your Sunday Star Tribune, a SmartSource and a Red Plum insert. Be sure to check your paper for coupons before you buy it, just in case!

Normally our area sees only the SmartSource insert in the Saturday Star Tribune for $1, or the full set of inserts in the Sunday Star Tribune for $2. As always, if you happen to find a paper on Saturday with all the inserts, tip the rest of us off after you’ve purchased your own! Leave a comment here or over on the FM Cheapskate Facebook page!

Thursday, June 23, 2011

I mentioned on FM Cheapskate's Facebook page that I'd let you know as opportunities arise to help our neighbors in Minot as they deal with dangerous flooding. Thousands have now been forced to evacuate and shelters have been set up to house those Minot residents that have nowhere to stay. Please join with me in giving generously to the following organizations and food drives! As more opportunities arise, I'll keep you updated.

The Great Plains Food Bank announced just this afternoon that they will be accepting donations of nonperishable food, personal care items and cleaning supplies to help residents in Minot and the surrounding areas who are and who will be affected by flooding. These items will be used at shelters and food pantries, as well as mobile feeding units and during cleanup.

Items may be dropped off at the Great Plains Food Bank at 1720 3rd Ave. N. in Fargo. Hours are until 8 p.m. today, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and during regular business hours starting Monday.

Food donations also will be collected through July at Fargo-Moorhead’s six Hornbacher’s stores, four SunMart stores, two Cash Wise Foods stores and three Walmart stores. Collection barrels will be clearly marked at the stores’ front entrances.

As couponers, many of us often keep well stocked pantries of items that we buy for free or cheap on sale and with coupons. For me, the opportunity to give in situations like this is one of the reasons I shop the way I do. Now is the time to dig deep if you can! Get your donations of a few items or a few boxes full of items up to the Great Plains Food Bank or to one of our grocery stores as soon as you're able. I love knowing that so many of you will be sharing of your stockpiles to benefit our neighbors in Minot!

Do you have any other favorite resources for planning travel? As far as web searching goes, I also like to search out Convention and Vistor's Bureau webpage for an area I'm planning to visit. Plus, I've found that when you request brochures, sometimes there are even local deals and coupons inside!

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

This offer will be good from 8 AM - 10 PM EST. Use promo code WHITE to take the price down to $0! If you choose in store pickup, handling is only $1.99. In Fargo, you can pickup your book at Ritz Camera in the West Acres Mall. If you choose to have the book shipped to you, you may do so for $3.99. There is a limit of 1 per person, and the offer is valid only for online orders.

Great news! You can upload your pictures to RitzPix.com, though you'll need to wait til tomorrow to create the book. Have fun!

Certificates will be sent out through their email club, so sign up for the e-club after you "like" the page! At the time I'm posting this, there are 93,000 fans. I'm sure it won't take long!

PS - Normally I try to post only deals that are local to the Fargo Moorhead area, but I know lots of us travel often to the Minneapolis area, and a FREE $10 seems like it was worth bending the rules for! :)

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Vocalpoint has more goodies available today! This time it's savings on Mott's for Tots. A friend of mine and I were just saying last week how we don't ever see coupons for this brand! Here's how to get your savings:

Register for Vocalpoint or if you've already registered, login to your Vocalpoint account and look for the Mott's for Tots link. Enter your information. Coupons will be mailed to you in 4-6 weeks!

I've been a Vocalpoint member for a few years now, and have nothing but great things to say! It's a FREE program and many times I receive not just coupons, but samples (some full sized) as well. In return, I login to my Vocalpoint account and share feedback when requested. Easy peasy!

SunMart locations in the Fargo Moorhead area double coupons everyday up to $1. Coupons less than $0.50 double their face value automatically. Coupons with a face value from $0.50-$0.99 double to be worth $1, and coupons with a face value higher than $1 are accepted at face value. To see SunMart's full coupon policy, head over here.

Cheerios, Trix, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Total Cereals $2.48
Use the $5/10 General Mills Cash Wise in store coupon
Stack with the $0.50 Cheerios printable (no longer available - may double to $1)
Or the $1/2 coupon from the 6/19 SS insert
Final price: as low as $0.98!

Wish Bone Dressing $1.99 each
Use the $0.75/2 printable (will double to $1/2)
Plus, use the FREE Bagged Salad (up to $2) in store manufacturer's coupon when you buy 2 Wish Bone Dressing
Final price: $2.98 for all, only $0.99 per item!

Food Club Fruit, 15-15.25 oz $1

Food Club Applesauce, 25 oz $1

Cash Wise Hot Dog and Hamburger Buns, 8 ct $1

Country Hearth Honey Wheat Bread, 24 oz $2.18
Use the $0.55 coupons from the 4/17 SS insert and here (both will double to $1)
Final price: $1.18!

New York Texas Toast Garlic Bread $1.88
Use the $0.50 coupon from the May issue of All You Magazine (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.88!

Yoplait Go-Gurt, 18 oz $1.98
Use the $5/10 General Mills Cash Wise in store coupon
Stack with the $0.75/2 coupon from the 6/19 SS insert (will double to $1/2)
Final price: $0.98!

Food Club Whipped Topping, 7 oz can $1

Minute Maid Lemonade or Punch, 64 oz $1

Food Club Tortillas, 10 oz $1

Dannon Light N Fit or Activia 4 packs $1.88
Use the $1/2 coupon from the 6/5 RP insert
Plus, buy 4 and use the in store manufacturer's coupon for FREE milk!
Final price: $1.38 each (or $5.52 for 4 4-packs and a gallon of milk!)

This is a fabulous deal for what you get! If you've been interested to try Chiropractic care, this is an inexpensive way to do it. This is especially a bargain for those without insurance or chiropractic coverage!

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Look for 2 inserts this weekend in your Sunday Star Tribune, a SmartSource and a Red Plum insert. Be sure to check your paper for coupons before you buy it, just in case!

Update: No coupons in Saturday's Star Tribune!

Normally our area sees only the SmartSource insert in the Saturday Star Tribune for $1, or the full set of inserts in the Sunday Star Tribune for $2. As always, if you happen to find a paper on Saturday with all the inserts, tip the rest of us off after you’ve purchased your own! Leave a comment here or over on the FM Cheapskate Facebook page!

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Hornbacher's doubles coupons every day at all locations. Coupons less than $0.50 double their face value automatically. Coupons with a face value from $0.50-$0.99 double to be worth $1, and coupons with a face value higher than $1 are accepted at face value.

Produce

Sweet Corn $0.25 each

Athena Melons $0.48/lb

Honeydew Melons $0.68/lb

Lemons and Limes $0.98/lb

Red and Green Grapes $1.48/lb

Peaches and Nectarines $1.68/lb

Wild Harvest Organic Raspberries, 6 oz $3

Watermelons $3.98 each

Grocery

Texas Toast Croutons $1.18
Use the $0.50 coupons from the 4/3 SS and the May issue of All You Magazine (will double to $1)
Final price: $0.18!

Suddenly Salad $1
Use the $0.50/2 from the 6/5 SS insert, here here (will double to $1/2)
Or the $1/2 coupon from the Coca Cola Summer Coupon Book
Final price: $0.50 each!

Gold'n Plump Split Chicken Breasts, 20 oz $1.99
Use the $1.50 printables here and here
Or the $1 printable
Final price: as low as $0.49!This was at the Moorhead store, and could have been a store markdown. It was on the regular shelf and there was plenty available!

Just Bare Chicken Breast Fillets, 14 oz $2.99!This was at the Moorhead store, and could have been a store markdown. It was on the regular shelf and there was plenty available!

Peanut Butter & Co. Peanut Butter $4.47-$5.49 (regular price)
Use the $1 printable
Final price: as low as $3.47I realize this is kinda pricey, but it's a specialty item I didn't know was sold in our area!

About Me

My name is Sheila. I've always loved a good deal. Yes, I've even been called a cheapskate. But being frugal has it's benefits! Join me here as I post and share local deals with you for the Fargo Moorhead area!